Weather-Linked Cashback Service 'LinkTrip' Introduces Fuji-Q Highland 1-Day Pass Set Plan

LinkTrip, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keisuke Hashimoto) announced that its weather-linked cashback service, "LinkTrip," which is currently offered in collaboration with Japan Small Amount and Short Term Insurance Co., Ltd. at the outdoor resort "PICA Fuji Yoshida" operated by PICA Co., Ltd., a group company of Fuji Kyuko Co., Ltd., is now compatible with the "PICA Fuji Yoshida + Fuji-Q Highland" set plan as a new plan of the "PICA Rainy Day HAPPY Guarantee."

LinkTrip, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keisuke Hashimoto) announced that its weather-linked cashback service, currently offered in collaboration with Japan Small Amount and Short Term Insurance Co., Ltd. at the outdoor resort "PICA Fuji Yoshida" operated by PICA Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "PICA"), a group company of Fuji Kyuko Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market), is now compatible with the "PICA Fuji Yoshida + Fuji-Q Highland" set plan as a new plan of the "PICA Rainy Day HAPPY Guarantee."

This set plan is an accommodation plan that combines cottage lodging at PICA Fuji Yoshida with a one-day pass to Fuji-Q Highland. It allows families, friends, couples, and a wide range of customers to enjoy an outdoor stay surrounded by the nature at the foot of Mount Fuji and leisure activities at the popular theme park all at once.

The "PICA Rainy Day HAPPY Guarantee" is a weather-linked service that provides a 50% or 100% cashback of the accommodation fee or target plan fee if a certain amount of rain falls during specified time slots. LinkTrip is responsible for developing the dedicated app and weather determination system, as well as handling cashback applications and processing, supporting the creation of experiences where users can book travel and leisure activities without worrying about the weather.

Service Overview

Plan Name PICA Rainy Day HAPPY Guarantee "PICA Fuji Yoshida + Fuji-Q Highland" Set Plan

Reservations Open Wednesday, May 21, 2026

Implementation Period Friday, June 5, 2026 - Friday, July 24, 2026

Eligible Facilities PICA Fuji Yoshida + Fuji-Q Highland One-Day Pass

Reward Conditions If rainfall exceeding a certain level is observed during designated time slots on the day of accommodation, up to 100% of the accommodation fee will be refunded.

Weather Determination Automatic determination based on weather data (Apple WeatherKit).

Cashback Receipt Weather determination and notifications are automatic. To receive the cashback, users must register a bank account and apply via the app, and the funds will be transferred within 2-3 days.

Service Website https://www.pica-resort.jp/linktrip-camp-rain.html

Benefits for Introducing Businesses

This service is a weather-linked cashback platform designed for outdoor facilities and accommodation providers whose business performance is heavily influenced by weather risks.

Since the source of funds for cashbacks during bad weather is covered by insurance from Japan Small Amount and Short Term Insurance, businesses can incorporate the added value of "maintaining customer satisfaction even in bad weather" into their accommodation plans while keeping financial burdens low.

1. Automatic determination that significantly reduces operational burden A conventional challenge for businesses introducing cashback services was the "operational burden of determination and application processing." Collecting rainfall data, receiving and confirming applications, and examining supporting documents—all of these placed a heavy burden on business staff, often causing operations to stall even if a refund system was established. LinkTrip's information processing system uses weather data to automatically determine precipitation status. From confirming the fulfillment of conditions to initiating cashback procedures, there is no need for intervention by business staff. The impact on existing reservation systems is also minimized, and a phased integration approach is possible.

2. Precise determination design that enhances customer satisfaction By determining not "whether it rained during the stay," but "whether it rained during a time slot that impaired the customer's experience," the system achieves both fairness in refunds and customer satisfaction. Day of check-in (15:00-21:00): Targeting the afternoon to evening, which is the "highlight" of the camping experience, such as tent setup and BBQ. Day after check-in (8:00-11:00): Targeting morning experiences, such as morning nature walks and breakfast. A 50% cashback is given if either condition is met, and a 100% cashback if both conditions are met. This precise design converts dissatisfaction with the weather into a customer experience of "benefiting from a reward" while suppressing complaint risks.

3. Financial design that covers cashback funds with insurance Under a structure where businesses fully bear the cost of high-value cashbacks, financial risk is concentrated during periods of frequent bad weather, such as the rainy season. This service adopts a mechanism that covers cashback funds with insurance, reducing the financial burden on businesses. PICA (Accommodation Provider): Even when a large number of cashbacks occur due to bad weather, the financial burden is covered by insurance.